When a player starts at Shippensburg University and then is relegated to the Hamburg Sea Devils of the now dissolved NFL Europe, he often doesn't stand much of a chance of becoming a Pro Bowl player. Grimes defied those odds by becoming a very good cover corner for the Atlanta Falcons.

Since making the Falcons active roster in 2007, Grimes has totaled 56 pass deflections and 13 interceptions while making the 2010 Pro Bowl. Grimes has battled injuries the past two seasons, but when on the field, Grimes is considered one of the best cover cornerbacks in the NFL.